Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
San Luis Potosí
Country overviewMexico
M3.8 Earthquake near SAN LUIS POTOSI, MEXICO (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On May 13, 2025 at 02:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near SAN LUIS POTOSI, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
ac7bd665e10371e68aa4ba71624fae144a47ba26
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 02:45:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
22.15800,
-99.14400
Temperature
25.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Jocotitlan
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Humeros, Los
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Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
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Toluca, Nevado de
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Country (24h)
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